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Train vs Flight: Glasgow Central to Renens VD

Q: Is train or flight faster from Glasgow Central to Renens VD?

Flight is faster from Glasgow Central to Renens VD, taking 4h 1m door-to-door versus 11h 4m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

🇬🇧 Glasgow Central → 🇨🇭 Renens VD · 1 279 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 7h 3m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Glasgow Central to Renens VD, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 274 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.

Comparison

	Train	Flight ✓
Journey time	10h 34m	1h 31m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	11h 4m +30 min at station	4h 1m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	52,4 kg	326,1 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€102	~€153
City centre arrival	Central station	Airport (outside city)

* Price and CO2 figures are rough average estimates. Actual values vary by booking class, date, operator, and energy mix. Journey times are based on existing route data or standard speed assumptions.

CO2 Savings

Save 273,7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 52,4 kg CO2 · Flight: 326,1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

52,4 kg

Flight

326,1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 10h 34m

Total door-to-door 11h 4m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 31m

Total door-to-door 4h 1m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Glasgow Central to Renens VD?

Flight is faster from Glasgow Central to Renens VD, taking 4h 1m door-to-door versus 11h 4m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Glasgow Central–Renens VD train vs flight produce?

For the Glasgow Central to Renens VD route (1279 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 52,4 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 326,1 kg. Taking the train saves 273,7 kg of CO2 — a 84% reduction. These are average estimates based on European averages (train: 41g CO2/km, flight: 255g CO2/km including radiative forcing).

What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Glasgow Central to Renens VD?

Door-to-door travel time from Glasgow Central to Renens VD:

Train: 11h 4m total (10h 34m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 1m total (1h 31m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Glasgow Central to Renens VD train worth it vs flying?

How far is Glasgow Central from Renens VD?

The straight-line distance from Glasgow Central to Renens VD is 1 279 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.